Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient/Outpatient Epilepsy

POSITION SUMMARY: 

• Performing comprehensive neurological assessments and evaluations for patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
• Collaborating with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with epilepsy.
• Prescribing and monitoring antiepileptic medications and other therapies, such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), or ketogenic diet.
• Educating patients and families about epilepsy, seizure types, triggers, prevention, safety, and self-management.
• Providing follow-up care and support to patients with epilepsy, including managing seizures, breakthrough seizures, and seizure emergencies.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and research projects related to epilepsy care.
• Position is Monday-Friday working both with inpatient and outpatient settings

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time Off 
• Well-Being and Sick Leave
• Leave of Absence Benefit 
• Paid Relocation Assistance
• Paid occurrence based malpractice, prorated CME, association membership dues
• Health, life, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• A current license to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the state of Illinois.
• A certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP), or a certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) as a physician assistant (PA).
• A commitment to serving with the greatest care and love.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of clinical experience in neurology, preferably in epilepsy.
• A strong knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and best practices in epilepsy care.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer